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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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That conversation set me off on a journey, deep into the world of generative AI and agentic systems, exploring how these technologies could bring clarity, efficiency and even intelligence to a space often buried in static documents and regulatory red tape.
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Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since then, Morehead City has become a laidback landing spot for tourists looking to explore the waters and beaches of the Crystal Coast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The Next 3 Billion is dedicated to exploring the forces accelerating economic and societal prosperity across the world’s most ascendant regions.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This has led Chinese automakers to explore manufacturing their cars in Europe.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since then, Morehead City has become a laidback landing spot for tourists looking to explore the waters and beaches of the Crystal Coast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The Next 3 Billion is dedicated to exploring the forces accelerating economic and societal prosperity across the world’s most ascendant regions.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This has led Chinese automakers to explore manufacturing their cars in Europe.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
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Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fatal dog attack and a report is being prepared for the coroner.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Federal safety regulators are investigating nearly 300,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that officials said could lead to a crash.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Staffers frantically searched for updates on his condition.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Users can search for specific properties of geologic units or click on the map for additional geologic information and links to more detailed maps of local areas.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fashion and sociology experts say that, when examining the significance of any bold fashion statement such as Robbie's, context plays an important role.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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